Kareem Hunt would like to stick around Cleveland. The running back told Mary Kay Cabot that he’s hoping for an extension from the Browns (Twitter link).
“Right now I’m just taking it day by day,” Hunt said. “I’m going to see what they want to do with me. I’m just taking it day by day. Hopefully I can be here long term.
“I was born and raised here. I’d love to finish my career here and just keep playing the game with [Nick] Chubb longer and with the great guys on this great team.”
Hunt, who was born in Lorain, Ohio and attended Toledo, joined his hometown team in 2019 after getting released by the Chiefs amid assault allegations. The subsequent NFL investigation resulted in an eight-game ban for Hunt, and while he managed to get into each of the Browns’ next eight contests, he didn’t play a major role on offense.
During the 2020 offseason, Hunt signed the second-round restricted free agent tender before inking a separate two-year, $13.25MM extension. He can earn up to $6.25MM in 2022 before hitting free agency next offseason. He outplayed his contract in 2020; despite only starting five games, Hunt managed to finish the year with 1,145 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns. He was limited to only eight games in 2021 but managed to tie a career-high with 4.9 yards per carry.
If Hunt is willing to take a hometown discount, the Browns would surely consider an extension. However, if Hunt is looking to be paid like a starting-caliber RB, he may be hard pressed to get that contract in Cleveland. The team inked Chubb to a new deal last July, and there’s little chance the front office would want to pay significant money to two RBs.
extension … for a RUNNING BACK??
queue the Ray Liota laugh from Good Fellas
Under 1000 touches and can split carries with Chubb and Johnson, so wear and tear isn’t a huge concern. He also grew up in Ohio and has familiarity with the offensive system (not to mention Cleveland was willing to risk signing him despite off the field concerns), so he might take a hometown discount.
why not draft a backup RB 4th round for 1/6 the cost of a hometown discount
Maybe they will. But it’s no guarantee said pick will be anywhere near as talented. If it were that simple, every decision would be a no-brainer
it’s pretty simple… running backs don’t get 2nd extensions
It first was for 2 years. He probably won’t be signed by the Browns because they’ll need to pay some guys next year but Hunt will definitely sign a multi year deal after the season.
Hunt is really good tho. His last extension was very affordable and he outperformed it. Sign me up for another two years.
Under 1000 touches? Maybe for the RB, but their new QB exceeded that many his first month in town.
Ok, that was pretty good
PolishHammer always says funny stuff lol
Why? He should sign w a pro team
He wants in it will be on a huge hometown discount.
Hunt to Atlanta, this would be some where he can take the lead position and be the star is he…
Come on folks the only reason he wants to be there is because of Watson. Kicking a girl while she’s on the ground just isn’t enough for him he wants to be a sexual predator and who better to learn from than Watson
Well if the Browns trade Baker Mayfield to the Eagles Hunt could sign with the Eagles and be happy, it could be a circus in Cleveland with the Qb situation with Watson
You just don’t let up with this nonsense. There is absolutely zero chance Philly adds Baker to an already crowded QB room. They’re not giving up picks to bring a guy in with his salary to be QB3 and in street clothes every Sunday.
Only Running Back/Kicker in the league
And yet you’d celebrate if your team acquired him. Of course most people on here won’t even say who their team is. Most are probably geeks playing fantasy football
1-800-ImRagin
You make no sense
….I play fantasy football ….